Norton’s Sailing School is an ASA certified Sailing School. ASA (American Sailing Association) it the oldest and the best sailing curriculum available. ASA credentials are recognized worldwide, so the skills you obtain through our fully sanctioned sailing classes will allow you to charter a sailboat with Norton Yachts or any other charter company in the world.

Norton’s Sailing School also provides students with top notch sailing instructors who love the water and think the Bay is the best classroom. We believe that students learn best when 90% of the instruction is on the water. Our instruction is comprehensive, yet relaxed because we want our students to have fun while they are learning to sail!

ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising
Learn to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any conditions.

ASA 118, Docking Endorsement
Learn basic docking skills for boats with single inboard or outboard engines. Discover the basic theory and hands-on techniques needed to dock and undock boats in an efficient manner and without damage or injury.

ASA 119, Marine Weather Endorsement
Learn to observe and forecast weather conditions using traditional maritime skills and modern technology. Knowledge of weather information for planning and adapting navigation during short duration and extended voyages.

Other Services Offered

Women Only Courses

Couples Courses

Private Courses

Weekday Courses

Weekend Courses

ASA 'Challenges'

Day Sail Charters (public)

Sunset Cruises

Sailboat Cruises

ASA Veterans Sailing Education Program

At ASA we recognize the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served or are serving in our country's armed forces. As a token of our appreciation, and our way of saying thank you, we are inviting veterans and active military personnel to share our passion for sailing by offering a discount on our ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing course.Norton’s Sailing School is offering a minimum of $50.00 or 10% off their ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing course.

Sailing School Reviews / Testimonials

I thank Norton’s Sailing School for organizing and running an excellent ASA sailing school. Everything from the venue to the instructor and the boat was better than I expected. I highly recommend Norton’s Sailing School! B.N.

I bought my first sailboat at Norton’s Yacht Sales and then decided that I needed to learn to sail. I enrolled in Norton’s Sailing School; learned so much; had fun; and built the confidence to sail on our own all the time. I recommend Norton’s.